Stephen Colbert’s CBS late-night program, “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert,” wins the Emmy for Outstanding Variety Series, as reported following the Monday night Emmy Awards. The show is in its final season, which ends in May after CBS cancels the series.
In acceptance remarks, Colbert thanks cast and crew and does not appear to attack the network in his speech. Forbes reports his comments avoid political jabs or direct remarks about CBS, focusing instead on urging the television industry to hire his former staffers. Variety adds that after the win, Colbert expresses optimism about the future of late-night television and says late-night remains vital, with additional remarks characterizing free speech as alive.
Across outlets, the main differences are emphasis: Variety highlights Colbert’s post-award optimism and broader remarks about late-night and free speech, while Forbes centers on the tone of his acceptance speech and the message directed at industry hiring.
